Why Stars Can’t Stop Wearing the "Protect the Dolls" Tee

What Can a T-shirt Do to ‘Protect the Dolls’?

Worn by stars like Pedro Pascal and Troye Sivan, Conner Ives’s ‘Protect the Dolls’ tee is a well-meaning attempt to promote trans visibility. Of course, that is not enough.

Pedro Pascal, Tilda Swinton, Troye Sivan: they've all been spotted in designer Connor Ives' Protect the dolls shirt. The designer's last-minute choice has resulted in an internet sensation and a show of support for trans women.

Why Stars Can’t Stop Wearing the "Protect the Dolls" Tee

Celebrities from Pedro Pascal to Tilda Swinton have co-signed Conner Ives’s slogan tee, turning it into a viral rally cry that has already raised over $300,000 for Trans Lifeline.

'Protect The Dolls' Is An Important Movement Even For Msians

Troye Sivan performing at Coachella 2025. (source: @troyesivan/Instagram) Last week, the internet was buzzing with photos of celebrities and LGBTQ+ allies wearing a plain white tee with a bold, simple message: “Protect The Dolls.” At Coachella, Troye Sivan took to the stage in the now-iconic shirt. Just days later, Pedro Pascal donned it at the London premiere of Thunderbolts, helping fuel its visibility even further. But what’s the story behin…